Finding the Third Proportional to 265,981 and 398,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,981 and 398,029 is: 595,633.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,981 : 398,029 = 398,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,981/398,029 = 398,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,981x = 398,029 × 398,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,981x = 158,427,084,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,427,084,841/265,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,633.09
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